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Automotive lidar’s role growing because of increased use of autonomous vehicles

Control Engineering

IDTechEx is predicting the automotive lidar market to grow to $8.4 Why lidar is important for automotive applications Various sensors are essential to enable ADAS and AV systems, including cameras, radars, ultrasonic systems, etc. Ultrasonic systems are very cheap but have a very short detection range.

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Exro signs MoU with European-based global automotive supplier

Canadian Manufacturing

signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic partnership with an undisclosed development partner (NDA), a multi-national company that is a direct supplier to the global automotive industry. CALGARY — Exro Technologies Inc., “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome our next strategic partner,” said Exro CEO Sue Ozdemir.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 49.2%; April 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Suppliers continue to have capacity but work to improve lead times, due to their raw material supply chain disruptions. Operational output is still strong, and the supply chain has the capacity to support. It took some customers longer to replenish their supply chain network after the fourth-quarter rush we commonly have.

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Proactive Legislation Adds Impetus to China’s Intelligent and Connected Vehicle (ICV) Market

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

In 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued a draft of the Provisions on Management of Automotive Data Security for public comment. Competition Intensifies The Chinese connected and autonomous mobility market has a wide range of participants, from tech companies and start-ups to Tier I and II automotive suppliers.

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Graphite One closes buyback of net smelter production royalty

Canadian Manufacturing

supply chain for advanced graphite materials, announces the Company has reached a definitive agreement to buy back the 1% Net Smelter Production Royalty (NSR) from Ronald C. based, advanced graphite supply chain solution anchored by the Graphite Creek resource. VANCOUVER — Graphite One Inc., and a 2.5%

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Hillcrest commences manufacturing of ZVS-enabled power modules

Canadian Manufacturing

” Power modules are a critical component in all high energy-density power conversion equipment, such as automotive traction inverters. Dynamic load demonstration testing with a specialized motor provided by a Global Tier One Automotive Supplier is underway at Hillcrest’s R&D lab in Vancouver.

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BRP Inc. acquires Kongsberg Automotive’s Shawinigan operations

Canadian Manufacturing

9 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Kongsberg Automotive ASA and its subsidiary Kongsberg Inc. “Furthermore, by integrating the operations of KA Shawinigan, we expect to gain further agility in addressing supply chain challenges and to optimize our productivity,” added Mr. Boisjoli.